Goods and Delgado explain complex
topics, such as rocket science, through
creative works of art appearing in
public spaces and art museums. They
also cofounded the Museum of Awe
and Wonder, an interactive experience
of art, theater, and science.

On the conference’s final day,a panel reflected on the theme of“Anticipate Change,” addressingwhat’s next for architecture. Thepanel, led by Frances Anderton,host of the podcast DnA: Design andArchitecture, featured three speakersfocused on the opportunities at archi-tecture’s frontier.

“In terms of diversity and bringingpeople into the profession,” CherylMcAfee, FAIA, said, “It’s very impor-tant that we meet people in theircommunities. Our world and ourcountry is only as good as we treatthe least of us. Our profession hasto continue to mold architects thatmaintain that passion, to help thosewho can’t help themselves.”The conference featured more than500 workshops, seminars, tours, andexpo credit sessions.

Other Conference Highlights

William J. Bates, FAIA, from AIA Pittsburgh/
AIA Pennsylvania, was elected 2018 first
vice president/2019 president-elect. He
will succeed Carl Elefante, FAIA, the 2017
first vice president/2018 president-elect.

The Whitney M. Young Award went to
Detroit Collaborative Design Center, while
the prestigious Firm Award went to Leddy
Maytum Stacy Architects of San Francisco.

AIA selected 14 recipients for the 2017

AIA Young Architects Award. Young
Architects are defined as professionals
who have been licensed 10 years or less,
regardless of age.

I. M. Pei’s pyramid at the Louvre was
honored with the AIA’s 25 Year Award. Pei,

100, was represented by his son, Chien
Chung Pei, and firm partner George Miller
in accepting the award.

A team of students from Clemson
University won the second annual
Composites Challenge presented by the
American Composites Manufacturers
Association.

LEFT Conference goers view displays
in the conference center hallway. The
conference featured more than 500
workshops, seminars, tours, and expo
credit sessions.

BELOW Preparations take place the day
before opening day.

OPPOSITE AIA Expo featured nearly 800

exhibitors. Some of the products unveiled
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